Covid-19: Number of Delta variant cases double in Northern Ireland

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BBC News NI understands there are about 80 suspected cases of the so-called Indian variant of Covid in NI.

Surge testing had been taking place in Kilkeel in response to the discovery of a cluster Delta cases

For the past two days mobile teams have also been set up at Kilkeel High School to test staff and pupils. Last weekend after a number of cases showed the potential of being Delta positive, the Public Health Agency moved into Kilkeel in an attempt to contain the virus.The agency made more than 1,000 house calls, and well over 1,000 people were also tested in an attempt to contain it.All along officials have said it is important to try and keep one step ahead of the virus.BBC News NI has asked the PHA for an update on Kilkeel - we were told one would be provided on Thursday.

 

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